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Books in Dangerous Jobs series

  • Ice Road Trucker

    Nick Gordon

    Library Binding (Torque, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Does driving a 100,000-pound truck across frozen water sound like a smart idea? No, but some people make their living doing this. Ride along with ice road truckers and discover the unique "road" hazards they face.
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  • Smoke Jumper

    Nick Gordon

    Library Binding (Torque, Aug. 1, 2012)
    When a wildfire breaks out in a remote area of the wilderness, smoke jumpers are called to action. As their plane nears the fire, they leap out and parachute into the forest to fight the blaze. Students will learn about the multiple dangers smoke jumpers are exposed to and how they train to stay safe.
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  • Rodeo Clown

    Nick Gordon

    Library Binding (Torque, Jan. 1, 2013)
    "Engaging images accompany information about rodeo clowns. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer

    Nick Gordon

    Library Binding (Torque, Aug. 1, 2012)
    "Engaging images accompany information about Coast Guard rescue swimmers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Animal Control Officer

    Chris Bowman

    Hardcover (Torque, Aug. 1, 2014)
    "Engaging images accompany information about animal control officers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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  • Bomb Squad Technician

    Nick Gordon

    Library Binding (Torque, Aug. 1, 2012)
    "Engaging images accompany information about bomb squad technicians. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Fighter Pilot

    Nick Gordon

    Library Binding (Torque, Jan. 1, 2013)
    "Engaging images accompany information about fighter pilots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Lumberjack

    Nick Gordon

    Library Binding (Torque, Aug. 1, 2012)
    "Engaging images accompany information about lumberjacks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Stunt Performer

    Nick Gordon

    Library Binding (Torque, Jan. 1, 2013)
    "Engaging images accompany information about stunt performers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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  • Deep Sea Fisherman

    Nick Gordon

    Library Binding (Torque, Aug. 1, 2012)
    "Engaging images accompany information about deep sea fishermen. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Police Officer

    Chris Bowman

    Hardcover (Torque, Aug. 1, 2014)
    There's a lot of risk involved when your job is to keep the peace. From arresting criminals to directing traffic, police officers must be ready to face anything--even if they're off duty! Young readers will breeze through this exciting title like a high-speed chase.
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  • Dangerous Jobs Deep-Sea Fishing

    Erin Palmer

    Paperback (Escape, Aug. 11, 2019)
    Deep-sea fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. From sinking ships to being thrown overboard, readers in grades 4-8 will learn how deep-sea fishers put their lives on the line every day they go to work.This high interest, low reading level series gives readers an exciting photo- and fact-filled look at some of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Each book features stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension
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